Jason Mraz Biography
Jason Mraz, born Jason Thomas Mraz on June 23, 1977, is a multiple award-winning American singer, guitarist, actor and songwriter. Mraz came to the limelight in the San Diego coffee shop scene as he performed once a week for nearly three years at the Java Joe’s coffee house in the Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego in the early 2000s. Jason’s international breakthrough came with the release of the hit single “I’m yours” in 2008 which spent 76 weeks on the U.S. Hot 100 chart.
Jason Mraz Early Life
The multiple award-winning singer Jason was born and raised in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Growing up, Mraz was an active member of the cheerleading squad and drama club which may explain his interest in acting.
Jason Mraz Education
Marz attended Lee-Davis High School located in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Immediately after completing high school, Jason joined American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. Moreover, Mraz has attended Longwood University in Farmville Virginia on scholarship. However, Mraz did not attend classes because he decided to head on a road trip to San Diego and never returned to college.
Jason Mraz Career
Mraz previously indulged in peculiar jobs such as being an elementary-school janitor and worked in Ashland Stage Company.
Jason Mraz Music Career
Mraz began his music career as a roadie for the Elgin Park band in San Diego. Nevertheless, he began performing alongside Toca Rivera, a future band member, at the Java Joe’s coffee house in the Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego. He performed once a week for almost 3 years. This enabled him to build a big fan base.
In 2001, Jason signed a contract with Elektra Records where he released his debut album, ‘Waiting for My Rocket to Come’ on October 15, 2002. Before this album went platinum on for selling a million units on May 19, 2005, it reached number 55 on the billboard 200.
He released his second studio album, ‘Mr. A-Z’ in 2005. This album’s lead single, “Wordplay“, entered the Billboard 200 at number 5. Moreover, he performed in Singapore at the annual Mosaic Music Festival in March 2006 and in that year he toured all over the US and also went to the UK and Ireland to perform in other musical festivals.
Mraz released his album ‘We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things’ on May 13, 2008, which went on to become a super hit not only in the US but also in several other countries. It debuted at number 3 on the billboard 200, broke into the top 10 of many international music charts and reached number 3 in the US and Australia. this album was certified Platinum for selling 1 million units in March 2009.
Following the success of his third album, Jason toured all over the world, performing concerts in different countries in Europe, Asia, and Australia. He published the photographs from his tour in the form of a book titled, ‘A Thousand Things’ which was released in 2008.
On April 13, 2012, the album ‘Love is a Four Letter Word’ was released. It reached number 2 on the Billboard 200 and the top 20 in 10 other countries. this album was nominated for a 2012 Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. Mraz won a 2013 People’s Choice Award for Favorite Male Artist.
On July 15, 2014, Mraz’s fifth studio album, ‘Yes!’, was released. This was his first acoustic album. He collaborated with the members of indie-rock folk band Raining Jane who served as the backing band for him in this album.
On August 10, 2018, Jason released his sixth album, ‘Know’ which he referred to as ‘bright and shiny’ and a ‘classic-sounding pop acoustic, vocally driven with positive lyrics and love songs’.
Jason Mraz Age
Mraz was born on June 23, 1977, in Mechanicsville, Virginia United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on June 23rd every year. Mraz turns 43 years old in 2020.
Jason Mraz Family
Jason Mraz Parents
Mraz was born to both parents, his father Tom (Tomáš) Mraz and mother June Tomes. His father was a postal worker while June was a vice president at a branch of Bank of America. However, his parents broke up while he was still five years.
Additionally, Jason has a sister called Candace Mraz.
Jason Mraz Wife
Mraz married Christina (Tina) Carano on October 25, 2015, in Pole Green Historic Church in Mechanicsville, Virginia. The lovely couple got married in quite a private ceremony and only Jason released some of the pictures of the wedding to the public.
Jason Mraz First Wife | Divorce | Relationships
Before his marriage to the beautiful Tina, Mraz was married to a makeup artist, Sheridan Edley. They got married in 2000 and got divorced before the end of 2001.
Additionally, Jason was previously engaged to his long time girlfriend who was a singer-songwriter, Tristan Prettyman. Their engagement took place on the eve of Christmas of 2010 but called it off after 6 months.
Quick Facts About Jason Mraz
Here are some of the facts you don’t want to miss about Jason.
- Full Name: Jason Thomas Mraz
- Date of Birth: June 23rd, 1977
- Place of Birth: Mechanicsville, Virginia
- Nationality: American
- Marital Status: Married
- Height: 5′ 9″
- Weight: 158 Ibs 72 kg
- Ethnicity: White (Czech and Slovak)
Jason Mraz Net Worth
Mraz has enjoyed a long career in the entertainment industry spanning almost two decades. Through proceeds from his work as a musician and actor. he has been able to accumulate a huge fortune. Jason has an estimated net worth of $ 18 million.
Jason Mraz Concert
Mraz is expected to perform in two concerts in California in 2020. Venues for these concerts are:
- 02/16/2020 Spreckels Theatre in San Diego, California.
- 02/22/2020 Ruth Finley Person Theater in San Diego, California
However, in case of an album tour and future Jason Mraz concerts, we shall update this segment.
Jason Mraz Songs
Jason Mraz has made numerous music. Among his best hit songs are the following.
- Have It All 2018
- More Than Friends 2018
- Might As Well Dance 2018
- Let’s See What The Night Can Do 2018
- Unlonely 2018
- Love Is Still The Answer 2018
- Love Someone 2014
- Hello, You Beautiful Thing 2014
- Living In The Moment 2012
- The woman I love 2012
- 93 Million Miles 2012
- I Won’t Give Up 2012
- Everything Is Sound 2012
- The Freedom Song 2012
- Be Honest 2012
- The World as I See It 2012
- Outdoor 2008
- I’m Yours 2008
- Make It Mine 2008
- Lucky 2008
- Details in the Fabric 2008
- Life Is Wonderful 2005
- Geek in the Pink 2005
- Song for a Friend 2005
- Live High 2005
- Wordplay 2005
- A Beautiful Mess 2005
- If It Kills Me 2005
- Sleeping to Dream 2002
- Curbside Prophet 2002
- The Remedy 2002
- You and I Both 2001
Jason Mraz Albums
- Waiting for My Rocket to Come 2002
- Mr. A–Z 2005
- We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things. 2008
- Love Is a Four-Letter Word 2012
- Yes! 2014
- Know 2018
Jason Mraz Have It All Lyrics
To sing along to Mraz’s Have It All, you can read the lyrics on “Have It All”
Jason Mraz More Than Friends Ft Meghan Trainor Lyrics
You can sing along to More Than Friends song with the lyrics “More Than Friends”
Jason Mraz, I Won’t Give Up
You can sing along to I Won’t Give Up song with the lyrics “I Won’t Give Up”
FAQs About Jason Mraz
Who is Jason Mraz?
Jason is an accomplished and celebrated actor and songwriter who gained extensive recognition after releasing the international hit ‘I’m yours’.
How old is Mraz?
Mraz is 42 years old as of 2019. He will turn 43 years old in 2020, June 23rd.
How tall is Jason?
Jason stands at a height of 1.75m.
Is Mraz married?
Yes, Mraz married Christina Carano. They got married in 2015. The couple resides in Bonsall, California.
How much is Jason worth?
Jason has an approximate net worth of $18 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
How much does Mraz make?
Information about Mraz’s salary is currently not available, nevertheless, he has managed to sell multiple records including a million copies of the album We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things.
Where does Jason live?
Jason is a resident of Bonsall, California USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.
Is Mraz dead or alive?
Mraz is alive and in good health.
Where is Jason now?
Mraz is an American singer, songwriter, and actor.
Jason Mraz, I’m Yours
Mraz Life Is Wonderful Lyrics
“Life Is Wonderful”
Jason Mraz Singapore Tour
Jason Mraz Lucky Lyrics
“Lucky”
Jason Mraz I’m Yours Chords
Jason Mraz Twitter
Jason Mraz Instagram
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